Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health
Course code: GC-DPHLTH
This course is available to domestic students only
AUD $18,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Access Melbourne is available
Course overview
Overview
What is dental public health?
The study of dental public health seeks to improve the oral health of the population through population-level approaches with a focus on areas such as social determinants, prevention, oral health policy, and promotion. Oral diseases are among the most prevalent in the community, making this area of study crucial.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health course at the University of Melbourne?
In partnership between the Melbourne Dental School and the Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, this graduate certificate provides students with the opportunity to advance their knowledge of public health as it applies to dentistry and oral health.
It is delivered in collaboration with a range of key public health organisations to provide insight and experience in the practical application of dental public health.
Who is the Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health course for?
This graduate certificate will be suitable for people in a wide variety of fields including clinical dental services, policy and government-related areas and international dental health.
It is only delivered part-time to cater to the working professionals.
Recent information session
Graduate Certificate in Dental Public Health Information Session: 2024 Mid Year Intake
When: Tuesday 7 May 2024, 5.30-6.30pm AEST
In this webinar, we will hear from key academics from the Melbourne Dental School and Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A with our panellists.